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Mercedes GLC vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or VW Transporter Transporter?

Mercedes GLC vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Transporter Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,812 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 203 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC offers visibly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 684 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 122 - 128 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (12 Reviews)
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Zede
10 May 2026, 20:12:35

Too expensive! To justify it with technology that's equal or inferior.

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Marek
2 Jan 2026, 18:32:30

There’s something about a Mercedes — you have to take it for a spin to feel it and understand why it’s special.

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VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes GLC offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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